Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἁρπαγή”
Understanding harpagḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
extortion, ravening, spoiling. - pillage (properly abstract)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἁρπαγή
Phonetichar-pag-ay'
Transliterationharpagḗ
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
extortion, ravening, spoiling. - pillage (properly abstract)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 23:25 | “Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess.” Word: ἁρπαγή (harpagḗ) | |
| Luke 11:39 | “And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness.” Word: ἁρπαγή (harpagḗ) | |
| Hebrews 10:34 | “For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance.” Word: ἁρπαγή (harpagḗ) |